B2 adjective 격식체

burdensome

/ˈbɜːrdnsəm/

Describes something that is difficult to carry out or deal with because it requires a lot of effort, time, or money. It is often used to characterize tasks, responsibilities, or regulations that feel like a heavy weight or cause significant stress.

예시

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1

Carrying all those heavy grocery bags up five flights of stairs felt burdensome.

Carrying all those heavy grocery bags up five flights of stairs felt burdensome.

2

The new administrative requirements have become increasingly burdensome for small business owners.

The new administrative requirements have become increasingly burdensome for small business owners.

3

I find checking my work emails every ten minutes really burdensome during my vacation.

I find checking my work emails every ten minutes really burdensome during my vacation.

어휘 가족

명사
burden
Verb
burden
부사
burdensomely
형용사
burdensome
관련
burdensomeness
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'burden' as a giant rock you have to carry; adding '-some' makes it the quality of the rock that makes your back hurt.

빠른 퀴즈

The new tax laws have proven to be quite ______ for small business owners.

정답!

정답은: burdensome

예시

1

Carrying all those heavy grocery bags up five flights of stairs felt burdensome.

everyday

Carrying all those heavy grocery bags up five flights of stairs felt burdensome.

2

The new administrative requirements have become increasingly burdensome for small business owners.

formal

The new administrative requirements have become increasingly burdensome for small business owners.

3

I find checking my work emails every ten minutes really burdensome during my vacation.

informal

I find checking my work emails every ten minutes really burdensome during my vacation.

4

The researchers noted that the burdensome data collection process led to a high dropout rate among participants.

academic

The researchers noted that the burdensome data collection process led to a high dropout rate among participants.

5

Compliance with these international regulations is burdensome but necessary for global expansion.

business

Compliance with these international regulations is burdensome but necessary for global expansion.

어휘 가족

명사
burden
Verb
burden
부사
burdensomely
형용사
burdensome
관련
burdensomeness

자주 쓰는 조합

burdensome task A difficult or taxing job
burdensome regulation A rule that is hard to comply with
burdensome responsibility A duty that feels like a heavy load
financially burdensome Costing a lot of money or causing debt
burdensome process A long and difficult procedure

자주 쓰는 구문

a burdensome duty

a task that is felt as a weight or pressure

become burdensome

to start feeling like a heavy problem

prove burdensome

to turn out to be difficult or stressful

자주 혼동되는 단어

burdensome vs burdened

Burdensome describes the thing causing the difficulty, while burdened describes the person feeling the weight.

burdensome vs heavy

Heavy usually refers to physical weight, whereas burdensome refers to the difficulty or stress of a task or rule.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is most commonly used in professional, legal, or academic contexts to describe systems, laws, or duties that are too demanding.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often use 'burdensome' to describe a person's physical weight, but it should be used for the difficulty of a task or situation.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'burden' as a giant rock you have to carry; adding '-some' makes it the quality of the rock that makes your back hurt.

📖

어원

Derived from the Old English 'byrthen' (a load to be carried) combined with the suffix '-some' (tending to).

문법 패턴

Commonly used with 'to' + infinitive (e.g., burdensome to maintain). Often followed by 'for' (e.g., burdensome for the economy).
🌍

문화적 맥락

Frequently appears in political and economic discussions regarding 'red tape' and government over-regulation.

빠른 퀴즈

The new tax laws have proven to be quite ______ for small business owners.

정답!

정답은: burdensome

관련 단어

intrabrevsion

C1

A technical or linguistic term referring to the internal abbreviation or condensation of information within a specific system or document. It describes the act of shortening components for internal efficiency while maintaining the integrity of the overall structure.

prevalor

C1

To prove superior in power, influence, or frequency within a specific context. It describes a situation where one principle, opinion, or force becomes dominant over others.

ultrajuncter

C1

Describing something that exists beyond a standard point of connection or is characterized by an extreme degree of integration between disparate parts. It is typically used in specialized contexts to denote systems, theories, or structures that bridge multiple complex networks simultaneously.

macrosanctible

C1

A large-scale system, institution, or conceptual framework that is regarded as inviolable and beyond criticism due to its perceived sacredness or fundamental importance. It typically refers to entities that are protected from alteration or scrutiny because of their massive cultural or structural status.

uncedate

C1

A formal and technical noun referring to a state or instance where a claim, territory, or right has not been yielded or surrendered. It describes the preservation of original status or possession despite pressure to concede or transfer control.

anvention

C1

To systematically modify or adapt an existing concept or object into a new form, particularly within a controlled environment or set of parameters. This verb describes the process of innovating by bridging the gap between rigorous analysis and creative invention.

semiliberness

C1

To exist in or grant a state of partial liberty or restricted autonomy. It describes the act of functioning within a framework that provides some freedom while maintaining significant oversight or control.

cosolvment

C1

Describing a substance or factor that acts in conjunction with another to facilitate the process of dissolving a solute or resolving a complex situation. In technical contexts, it refers to an auxiliary agent that enhances the solubility of a primary solvent system.

unaudless

C1

Describing something that is completely devoid of sound or impossible to hear. It is often used in literary or technical contexts to emphasize a profound state of silence or a lack of auditory signature.

monosomnful

C1

A noun referring to the physiological or habitual state of experiencing only one continuous, uninterrupted period of sleep within a twenty-four-hour cycle. It describes the quality of a monophasic sleep pattern where rest is concentrated into a single block without supplemental naps.

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